Class 'ZipArchive' Not Found Error While Installing Archive_Zip on Linux Server

Symptom:

When attempting to run a script that utilizes the ZipArchive class after installing Archive_Zip 0.1.1 on a Linux server, users may encounter the following fatal error:

Fatal error: Class ZipArchive not found in ...

Cause:

This error occurs because the ZipArchive class requires the PHP zip extension to be present.

Resolution:

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Install the PHP Zip Extension:

• Debian/Ubuntu:

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install php-zip

• Other Linux Distributions:
  Refer to the official PHP documentation for instructions on installing the zip extension.

2. Restart the Web Server:

• Apache:

  sudo systemctl restart apache2

• Nginx:

  sudo systemctl restart nginx

Additional Notes:

• Ensure that the script has proper file permissions.
• If the error persists, verify that the zip extension is enabled in php.ini.